Coin-holding device



Jan.`4,1949. E L HAYES ETAL '2,457,998

'com-HOLDING DEvIoE Y Filed March 22, v194.6V 2 sheets-sheet 1 Jan. 4, 1949. E. J. HAYES ET AL.

COIN-HOLDING DEVICE 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 FlledMal-h 2z, 1946 Patented Jan. 4, 1949 `UNITED STATES PATENT 'OFFICE com-Honnmennvlcn Edward .1. Hayes and Frank winter, chicago, nl. Application March 22, 1946; serial Np. "656,398

8 Claims. (C1. 2064-79) means for magnifying the coins, so as to better seethe markings on the coins; and, enhance the appearance of the coins.

Another object of the invention relates to the provision of means for Iaccomplishing the foregoing in a manner which is relatively inexpensive to make, and easy .to manipulate.

These and other objects will appear land `be brought out more fully in the following specifica-V tions, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. lis an exploded view in section of the component parts for the coin holder.

Fig. 2 is a bottom view showing the coin holder assembled.

Fig. 3 is `a detailed section of the assembly. Fig. 4 is an exploded detail section of a modification, which may be used for a narrower coin.

Fig. 5 is a section of the said modication, with the parts assembled.

Fig. 6 is a face view of the modicationj Fig. 7 is an exploded detail View of a second modified form, which may be `used for a `still narrower coin.

Fig. 8 is Ia sectional view of thesame, with the parts assembled.

Fig. 9 is a face view of the same.

Fig. 10 is a front view of a mounting device for the coin holder.

` Fig. 11 is a side elevation of the same.

Fig. 12 is a detail sectional view of the mounting, shown in Fig. 10 on the line I2-I2 thereof.

Fig, 13 is a detail view of a fragment of a different type of mounting.

Referring to the drawings n detail, in which we have shown the preferred form for the purpose of illustrating the principle' of our invention, we have shown an outer ring l'I5 and an inner ring |16.

In the form shown in Fig. l, the inner and outer rings `are adapted to ret-ain upper and lower discs 22 and 23.

Thesediscs may be of plastic, such as Lucite or Celluloid, etc.

Each disc has a dishedout portion 24, corresponding in diameter to that of th-e coin adapted -to be held in the coin holder, and, also corresponding in depth to approximately one-half of the thickness of the coin which it is designed to hold.

Each disc has an integr-a1 vertical bend 2da and an integral flange 25.

As shown in Fig. 3, a coin 21 is `adapted to be containedbetween the discs in the area of the dished portions, and the flanges are adapted to beheld tightly between the inner flanges I8 Also, yas Iclearly appears in Fig. 3, the vertical periphery 20 is adapted to slide neatly inside the vertical periphery I1, and the two rings will be locked together.

`Also, as shown in Fig. 1, we have provided enlarged, struck-up or bent-up portions 28, for convenient attachment in the mounting, as will more fully herein-after appear.

In the form shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 6, the coin holder is similar to that shown in Fig. l, in that .the outer and inner rings vare the same. However, instead of the disc arrangement, shown in Fig. `1, there has been provided a disc 29, having a bent portion 30 and la flange 3 I.

Beneath the disc 29, there may be a coin 32, and

beneath the coin, there may be provided a flat disc 33.

. `These discs 29 and 33 may be locked together by the inner flanges of the outer and inner rings, as explained in connection with the form shown in Fig. 1.

With respect to the form shown in Figs. 7, 8 and 9, the only difference is in the discs, t-o-wit, there is a disc 34, which is similar to the disc 24, except that it is inverted.

There is also a disc `35, which is similar to the disc 29.

The anges of these discs are pressed together bythe inner flanges of the inner and outer rings, when the inner ring is slid into the outer ring.v i jIn Figs.` 10, 11 and 12, we have shown a mounting plate 36, which may be of metal or plastic, or other material.

The plate may have a horizontal leg 31 and an inclined leg 38, and an opening 39, for the coin holder.

There are also provided cut-outs 40, in which the enlarged, struck-up or bent-up portions 28 vare adapted to be entered. Then the ring may be turned clockwise, and the enlarged, struckup or bent-up portions may be pushed behind bent or cam portions 4| on the plate, having inclined surfaces 42, against which the enlarged, struck-up or bent-up portions are adapted to wedge, and lock the coin holder in the mounting.

In Fig. 13, we have shown the common frictional type of coin holder. The coin holders of our invention are adapted to be pressedy into`- theopenings 43 of the mounting card 44.

If desired, a ring 45, having a ange 46, maybe located in the opening 43, as shown Fig,r1`3,

mounting,

for enhancing the appearance of the and reenforcing the opening.

The enlarged, struck-up or bent-up portions,l

Will hold the coin holder removably' in place.

- 'ladjacent the Peripheries thereof by said internal .flangea ing an. internal' flange surrounding an opening In the forms shown, When the discs are placed on the coin, the flanges of the discs are spaced uniformly, regardless of the thickness of the coin in order that the standard or uniform anges of the rings may properly grasp the flanges of Ithe discs.

While we have illustrated and described the preferred form of construction for carrying, our invention into eiect, this is capable of variation and modification Without departing from the spirit of the invention. We, therefore, do not. wish to be limited to the precise details .of construction set forth, but desire to avail ourselves of such variation and modifications yas come Within the scope of the appended c1aims. Havingv thus described our invention, what We claim as new and desire to secure by Letters` Patent is:

1. In a device of the kind described, aring having an internal ange surrounding anl opening therethrough, a second ring adapted tonest in the rst ring in frictional engagement. therewith, said second ring having an internal' ange surrounding an opening therethrough, anda pair of transparent discs received withinj the second mentioned ring, at least oney of said` discs providing a circular seat for a coin, said discs. being engaged adjacent the peripheries thereof by-said linternal flanges. i

2. In a device of the kind described, aring having an internal iiange surrounding an opening therethrough, a second ring adapted to nest in the rst ring in frictional engagement there-f with, said second ring having an internal ange surrounding an opening therethrough,y and a pair of transparent discs received withinthe second mentioned ring, at least one of said discs pro viding a circular seat for a coin of such depth that the hat portionsof said discs areheld sepal rated by the. coin, said discs beingengaged adjacent the peripheries thereof by said inter-'rialI flanges. y f

3. In a device of the kind described, a ring'having an internal ange surrounding an open-ingv therethrough, a second ring adapted to nest in the first ring in frictional engagement therewith, said second ring having an internal flange surrounding an opening therethrough, anda pair of transparent discs received within the second' mentioned ring, at least one of said discs providing a circular seat for -afcoin surrounded by aibead, said 5'. In a device of the kind described, a ring havtherethrough,l a. second ring adapted to nest in the rst ring in frictional engagement therewith,

said (second ring having an internal ange surrounding an opening therethrough, and a. pair of transparent discs received Within the second mentioned ring, atleast one of said discs providing a circularlseat for a :coin and the other of said` discs being dishe'd', said discs being engaged adjacent the peripheries thereof by said internal ilanges.

6. InK a device of the. kinddescribed, a `ring havingan. externaliflange and having aninternal flange surrounding an opening therethrough, a

second ring adapted to nest in the first ring-n frictionalengagernent therewith, said second ring having an internal flange surrounding an opening. therethrough, and a pair of transparent discs received Within the second mentioned ring,. at least one of saidl discs providing a circular seat for a. coin,` said discsbeing engaged adjacent the peripheries thereof by said internal flanges', and struck up'portions in said rstmentioned ring.

'1.` In a device of the kind described, a flat sheet having an aperture therein and indentations in the periphery of said aperture, acoin holder comprising a ring having an external iiange,struck up portions` in said ring spaced from said flange, wherebysaid holder is receivable in said aperture andsaid indentations receive said struck up portions, arid cam. surfaces disposed about the periphery'of said aperture to engage` said struck up portions when said` coin holder is turned in said aperture. I i

8. In a device of. the kind described, a flat sheet having an aperture therein, a coin holder ,comprising a ring receivable therein, said ring having an external ange and an internal iiange surrounding an opening therein, a second ring nested therein and having, an internal iiange surrounding an opening therein, and transparent discs in said second ring for carrying a cointher'ebetween., said discs being engaged adjacent the peripheries thereof bysaid internal fianges.

. EDWARD HAYES` FRANK WINTER.

998,160 Daniels July 18; 1911I 1,759,407 Kingsbury May 20,1930 2,170,060

Ii/leyer` Aug. 22, 1939 

